Raymond Stainback

Dr. Raymond Stainback is an Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Medicine - Cardiology. He serves as Medical Director of Non-invasive Cardiology at the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. He holds certifications as Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE). Dr. Stainback’s roles include leadership in professional organizations such as President of the American Society of Echocardiography and past-President of the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.

Education:

• MD from Baylor College of Medicine (1983–1987)
• Internal Medicine Internship at Vanderbilt University (1988)
• Clinical Cardiology Residency at Vanderbilt University (1990)
• Clinical and Research Imaging Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Affiliate Hospitals (1993)
• Fellowship at The Cardiovascular Research Institute at UCSF (1995)

Research Interests:

Dr. Stainback specializes in noninvasive cardiology and echocardiography, focusing on appropriate use criteria for cardiovascular technologies and quality assurance in imaging. His work emphasizes clinical decision-making, cardiac imaging techniques, and guidelines for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in cardiovascular diseases.

Awards:

• 2024 Top Doctor (Castle Connolly)
• FACC (American College of Cardiology)
• FASE (American Society of Echocardiography)

Grants and Advising:

No grants or advisees are explicitly listed in the provided information.

Labs/Teams:

He is actively involved with the Texas Heart Institute and Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, contributing to clinical and research activities in cardiovascular imaging.